Florence Pugh, fake snow and wedding gowns: Best pictures from London Fashion Week

Florence Pugh walks the runway at the Harris Reed AW25 Show during London Fashion Week on February 20, 2025 in London, England. — Image caption,
Actor Florence Pugh wore huge eyelash extensions for the Harris Reed show

Emma Lynch and Grace Dean

BBC News

23 February 2025

London Fashion Week kicked off on Thursday, showcasing the best of British design.

Fashion lovers have gathered in the capital for five days of runway shows and events, offering a glimpse at the autumn/winter 2025 trends.

Florence Pugh opened Harris Reed's show on Thursday with a theatrical display, turning heads in a sculptural hooded black gown.

Her make-up featured striking eyes with big, feathery lash extensions adding to her bold, dramatic look.

Since graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2020, Reed's clothes have become synonymous with gender-fluid fashion.

His collections often feature exaggerated hips, nipped-in waists through corsetry, oversized structured lapels, and sculptural collars.

Florence Pugh backstage at the Harris Reed AW25 Show during London Fashion Week on February 20, 2025 in London, England. — Image caption,
Florence Pugh's look featured dramatic eye make-up, including feathery lashes

Later on Thursday, the Central Saint Martins MA presentation showcased the impressive work from students of one of the world's most renowned fashion courses.

Its alumni include some of the most celebrated names in fashion, such as Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, Kim Jones, Simone Rocha, Richard Quinn, and Roksanda.

These designers have gone on to shape the global fashion landscape with their innovative work and distinctive styles.

Models walks the runway at the Central Saint Martins MA Fashion show during London Fashion Week February 2025 on February 20, 2025 in London, England. — Image caption,
Central Saint Martins students presented their work on Thursday night

Models pose backstage at the Central Saint Martins MA Fashion show during London Fashion Week February 2025 on February 20, 2025 in London, England. — Image caption,
Models wear outfits designed by Central Saint Martins students

On Friday morning, Paul Costelloe, a key figure in both British and Irish fashion, kicked off proceedings with his latest collection at the Palm Court at The Waldorf in central London.

Models on the catwalk at the Paul Costelloe show, Runway, Autumn Winter 2025, London Fashion Week, UK - 21 Feb 2025 — Image caption,
Paul Costelloe's show took place at the Waldorf

As is customary, the front rows were filled with fashionistas and celebrities, with some sporting brash, quirky looks.

Fashion fans attend the show by Irish designer Paul Costelloe during London Fashion Week, in London, Britain, 21 February 2025. The London Fashion Week runs from 20 to 24 February 2025. — Image caption,
Attendees at Paul Costelloe's show dressed to impress

A fashion fan attends the show by Irish designer Paul Costelloe during London Fashion Week, in London, Britain, 21 February 2025. — Image caption,
One attendee at Paul Costelloe's show wore this fluffy ensemble

Among those in attendance were social media influencers Phoebe and Daisy Tomlinson, who appeared in near-matching pink tweed outfits.

Phoebe Tomlinson and Daisy Tomlinson Paul Costelloe show, Front Row, Autumn Winter 2025, London Fashion Week, UK - 21 Feb 2025 — Image caption,
Social media influencers Phoebe and Daisy Tomlinson wore near-matching pink tweed outfits

Model and TV personality Jodie Kidd also attended the show in a pleated cape with large shoulder pads.

Jodie Kidd, a woman with blonde hair, sits in an audience in a black cape — Image caption,
Jodie Kidd wore a cape with large shoulder pads

At Friday night's show by Richard Quinn at the Royal Horticultural Halls, the stage was decked out like a winter wonderland. Models donned glitzy gowns and wedding dresses as fake snow fell to the ground.

Four models wearing white wedding dresses stand in a line on a snow-covered stage and snow is falling on them — Image caption,
Richard Quinn's show featured his collection of wedding gowns

Seven models stand in a line on a snow-covered stage and snow is falling on them. They are wearing glitzy dresses — Image caption,
Some models at Richard Quinn's show wore dresses decorated with oversized bows

Twins Lady Eliza Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer, nieces of Princess Diana, attended Quinn's show in almost-matching black and white dresses.

Lady Eliza Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer, two blonde women in black and white dresses, stand in front of a black gate. They have their arms round each other and are smiling at each other

Other celebrities spotted at London Fashion Week include singers Maisie Peters, Nicola Roberts and Kate Nash, actor Sebastian Croft, and model and actress Vanessa Williams.

Maisie Peters, a young women with white-blonde hair, wears a black and white blouse and skirt with lots of clashing patterns. She is stood in a decorated hall — Image caption,
Maisie Peters attended Bora Aksu's show in a striking black and white ensemble

Nicola Roberts stands in front of a row of chairs, wearing a long brown coat — Image caption,
Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts wore a long brown coat and blue jeans to Mithridate's show

Kate Nash stands smiling at the camera. She is wearing a red top with long sleeves and a heart-shaped necklace — Image caption,
Kate Nash attended Maximilian Raynor's show in head-to-toe red

Sebastian Croft wears a patterned off-white shirt and black trousers — Image caption,
Sebastian Croft attended S.S.DALEY's show

Vanessa Williams wears a long brown, glittery dress and brown coat. She is stood in a building in front of a row of chairs and a window — Image caption,
Actress Vanessa Williams was at the Mithridate show

Annie Doble highlighted glitzy vintage fashion at her Annie's Ibiza show at the Institution of Civil Engineers on Saturday night. The show was inspired by 15th-century Renaissance Italy and featured sparkling gold dresses, chainmail-inspired items and other metallic materials.

Three models in sparkly gold dresses stand in front of two portraits of men — Image caption,
Annie's Ibiza gave the Institution of Civil Engineers a glitzy makeover

Doble, who started off buying and selling clothes on eBay, opened her eponymous store in Ibiza's Old Town in 2018. She's worked with celebrities including Kate Moss, Taylor Swift and Paris Hilton.

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